Sermons on Connecting With God:

Gateways To Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Apr 19, 2003

Mary of Magdala searches, Peter examines and makes sure, John believes, and Jesus finds all of them with the gift of a new life, hope, strength and orientation.

Today we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Through his resurrection Jesus becomes Christ to the world. Resurrection is the certainty and proof of the truth of his message. If his message did not contain the eternal truth of human life, his resurrection would not have been possible. In fact ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Psst - Don't Tell Anyone, But...

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 4, 2006

Recognizing and ridding ourselves from the deadly sin of gossip.

Introduction A. Gossip is a destructive mode of conversation practiced daily. 1. It affects the least to the greatest among us. 2. It is commonplace in the world as it is the church of our Lord. 3. The Bible, because of this, speaks of it and so must we. B. While the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3, Proverbs 19:20, Ecclesiastes 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Saint Nicholas

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 1, 2005

This is a sermon for all of the Saints, young and older, about a man who knew the savior and demonstrated this in his life.

Text Matthew 6:2-4 December 4, 2005 Greetings to all of the Saints, young and older, gathered here for our annual Christmas Family Event. I am here to tell you a little bit about the life of Saint Nicholas who lived many years ago. First, from what I can determine, he was a humble man and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:2-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Pulling Down Walls Of Discrimination

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 17, 2005

An advent sermon, learning to beat discrimination, learning from the geneology of Jesus

In one of the parishes where I worked, there were two families who were fighting over a property dispute. Both the families were rich and influential. Both tried to get the support of the local church in their favour. So they wrote to the parish council expressing their views and claims. One of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Celebrating Christmas

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 23, 2005

The meaning of Christmas is when we go beyond the celebration to share with the hungry and the needy.

At Christmas time, in many places children act out the Christmas story. In the parish where I work, it is like a street theatre. If you are travelling by the road, you may see Joseph and Mary walking on the road in search of an inn. Years ago in one place, there was a Christmas play like this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Can We Really Know Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

Is it possible for a person to really know that he has eternal life as a present reality?

CAN WE REALLY KNOW? John 2:3-11 Is it possible for a person to really know that he has eternal life as a present reality? Some people hope that they are among the elect but feel that no one can really know until that day. Others believe that a person can be saved one minute and loose it the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Real Independance

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

This is a look at the Declaration of Independance and Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. Some people will shoot fireworks, while others enjoy just watching them go off. We celebrate this holiday because of what ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Eye Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 10, 2002

If you’re not in a storm now, you will be soon. While they were in the storm, Jesus did 4 things for them to enable them to make it safely to the other side.

June 9, 2002 Matt. 14:22-36 "In the eye of the storm" INTRODUCTION Storms come...  immediately after mountain-top experiences – the disciples had just been with Jesus as He fed 5000+ people  while you are right in the middle of God’s will (vs. 22) – Jesus made the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Slope Of Disobedience

Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 21, 2002

Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier.

Matthew 8:28-34 The Slope of Disobedience Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier. The Slope is Started (v.28) The place where Jesus met these men was what is now called Gadara. It is on the east side of the Jordan River, and was given to the tribe of Gad. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Numbers 32:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

They Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

They mourn not just because of personal sin, but because of sin in the world.

They who Mourn Matt. 5:4 When bad news or calamity came it was customary to tear clothes and cover the head with ashes or dust. Being dressed in sackcloth and ashes showed a time of grief and mourning.. Jeremiah, also known as the weeping prophet has been said to have trained ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rush Hour Ii: Flesh Versus Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 3, 2002

Inside of us, the spirit is fighting against the flesh. We need to feed the spirit, and starve the flesh.

Rush hour 2 : Flesh versus Spirit Introduction: Spiritually, there is a war going on inside of you. Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Gal 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Betrayed And Sentenced Series

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002

The betrayal and sentencing of Jesus Christ.

This entire Easter message series includes: #1 - Betrayed and sentenced - John 18:1 - John 19:6 #2 - Dead and Buried - Matthew 27:27-61 #3 - Alive and Risen - Matthew 28:1-10 I. JESUS IN THE GARDEN – John 18:1-12 A. The garden was a place that Jesus and the disciples often resorted to. B. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Wonderful New Year Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 26, 2004

Part 3 of FACING THE FUTURE! Paul gave us some reasons you and I can look into this New Year and see wonderful things. 1. WE ARE BLESSED 2. WE ARE CHOSEN 3. WE ARE PREDISTINED.

A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-18 Humor Illustration At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One of the teachers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Passion

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002

Sermon that begins with my own personal passion, (you put yours in), then ends with my other spiritual passion of saving souls, that should be the same for all of us.

Have you ever had an absolute passion for something? I absolutely love the sport of basketball. I absolutely love College basketball. I love the Kentucky Wildcats. I love everything about the sport. I like hearing the roar of the crowd. I like seeing the players do amazing feats like defying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Conquering The Challenges Of Life Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Message #4 in series, "Pursuing Victory." How to "beat the Emmaus Road Blues," how to overcome the challenges life brings our way.

Series: Pursuing Victory Message #3: Conquering the Challenges Of Life" -- How To Overcome Disappointment, Despair, and Depression Luke 24:17 -- "And (Jesus) said to them, ’What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?’ And they stood still, looking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist